In 1949, conservation biologist Aldo Leopold coined the term “land ethic” to describe a new way of thinking about the natural world and the place of humans within it. For Leopold, the environment was not a commodity but a community. Guest speaker Brian Attebery will explore some of the ideas from Leopold’s classic A Sand County Almanac in relation to the seventh of the principles adopted in 1984 by the Unitarian Universalist Association: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. As we strive to live out that respect, we can learn much from Leopold’s invitation to “think like a mountain,” which means getting beyond individual self-interest and short-term gain to see how trees, wolves, deer, humans, and every other living thing depend on one another. 

Worship Associate Don Morishita

Please join us Sunday for a delicious potluck and a chance to give back to the building and grounds that provide the space for gathering in fellowship.  Following a short worship service we will get to work making love visible.

Tasks will be divided into indoor and outdoor categories. Come dressed according to your choice. If you have special tools that might lighten the load, please bring them. Also, please bring a dish to share at the “chores completed“ potluck following the work session.

Plants are one of the two major groups of living organisms that are essential to the function of our earth. Plants are found in nearly every part of our planet in all shapes and sizes. They include green algae, mosses, ferns, vines, grasses, bushes, herbs, flowering plants, and trees. From cultivated crops and ornamentals to plants growing in undisturbed areas and wild lands, they all have many characteristics that make them so special and critical for our survival. Join us for a presentation on the importance, as well as the magic and mystery of plants.

By Don Morishita.

Worship Associate Betsy Morishita

Inspired by How Old Am I?: 100 Faces from Around the World, a book by JR and Julie Pugeat, Erika Hopkins will lead an intergenerational activity that honors the value and dignity of every stage of life. Participants will use a guided worksheet to interview one another and learn about the stories, memories, and experiences that have shaped each person. By sharing across generations, we will build connections, learn from one another, and challenge assumptions about age. Together, we will create a collaborative mural that celebrates the richness of our congregation and guests.